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UK: Former Prince Andrew arrested at home

Olivera Zivkovic
February 19, 2026

British police have arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles III and former prince. He's suspected of passing sensitive documents to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Former Prince Andrew has been arrested as UK police investigate claims he shared confidential government documents with Jeffrey Epstein in 2010. King Charles says he supports the inquiry. Newly released Epstein files have renewed scrutiny of Andrew, who denies all allegations, including those by the late Virginia Giuffre. Many Britons doubt he will face justice, as the case increases pressure on the royal family.

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